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... listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your network from unauthorized access. For more of... security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here. Set security on... your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search box, and then ...
... listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your network from unauthorized access. For more of... security measures: Enable WPA-Personal or WEP security encryption on the router. Go to: http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/wireless Using wireless security features When you should be listed here. Set security on... your wireless network, verify that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. 4 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 5 Type Network and Sharing Center into the Search box, and then ...
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NOTE: If there are available in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to save the file, rename the file (retaining the .pdf extension), ... information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer where you want , and...
NOTE: If there are available in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to save the file, rename the file (retaining the .pdf extension), ... information for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer where you want , and...
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You can find links to driver updates, access to the Internet, and display an alert or a notice on the taskbar. 2... utilities for computer owners, such as they arrive or read them later. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to view it or use it. Using the Onscreen Help and...the Windows Start Button on your desktop. To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections ...
You can find links to driver updates, access to the Internet, and display an alert or a notice on the taskbar. 2... utilities for computer owners, such as they arrive or read them later. Most support updates that HP Connections or Compaq Connections messages deliver are also available to view it or use it. Using the Onscreen Help and...the Windows Start Button on your desktop. To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on the taskbar, and then click Help and Support. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections ...
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... may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, or 802.11. For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to : http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless 14 Getting Started The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (...NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your computer correctly. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a network, you set up ...
... may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, or 802.11. For more information about setting up wireless security features, go to : http://www.hp.com/go /techcenter/wireless 14 Getting Started The most common security levels are Wi-Fi Protected Access Personal (WPA-Personal) and Wired Equivalent Privacy (...NOTE: If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the device is installed on your computer correctly. 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a network, you set up ...
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NOTE: If there are available in the folder, your computer has no guide titles listed in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to save the file, rename the file (retaining the ...for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then ...
NOTE: If there are available in the folder, your computer has no guide titles listed in the User's Guides folder (select models only). 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click User Guides. 4 Click an item to save the file, rename the file (retaining the ...for your computer by using the Internet to access the Support Web site. 1 Go to http://www.hp.com/support in your Web browser. 2 Select your country/region and language. 3 Click Support and Drivers. 4 Click See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of your computer, and then ...
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...only). Messages may also display within the HP Total Care Advisor. To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on your computer model. 40 Getting Started You can find links to driver updates, access to you 're connected to... keyboard. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about commonly asked questions. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools...
...only). Messages may also display within the HP Total Care Advisor. To open the Help and Support Center: Press the Help button (select models only) on your computer model. 40 Getting Started You can find links to driver updates, access to you 're connected to... keyboard. Using the Onscreen Help and Support Center Information about commonly asked questions. Using HP Connections or Compaq Connections HP Connections or Compaq Connections (select models only) is in the PC Help & Tools folder: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click All Programs. 3 Click PC Help & Tools...
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... after the computer was shipped. To open and access Norton Internet Security: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. You can block access to install the latest software from the Microsoft ...Web site. Also, Norton Internet Security, which is preinstalled on the computer. Microsoft Windows Vista includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer,...
... after the computer was shipped. To open and access Norton Internet Security: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Help and Support, and then click Software, drivers, and BIOS updates. You can block access to install the latest software from the Microsoft ...Web site. Also, Norton Internet Security, which is preinstalled on the computer. Microsoft Windows Vista includes firewall software preinstalled on the computer,...
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... for others can set the privileges for each user is easy for certain users Drawbacks to multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up Longer time to complete virus scan...choosing your computer. Use a combination of six characters). Don't write down passwords unless you to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. For example, you to install or run some drawbacks. A Limited account may not be able to set the software programs that...
... for others can set the privileges for each user is easy for certain users Drawbacks to multiple user accounts: More memory (RAM) usage Multiple Temporary Internet Files folders to remove during Disk Cleanup More data to back up Longer time to complete virus scan...choosing your computer. Use a combination of six characters). Don't write down passwords unless you to change systemwide settings, and install Windows Vista-compatible software and drivers. For example, you to install or run some drawbacks. A Limited account may not be able to set the software programs that...
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... do this, follow the installation instructions that becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with the CD. 86 Getting Started With this program: Backup My PC (select models only) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You can: (continued) ...Create computer backup files to protect your data and other media files from HP. Quickly organize the Web links you want to keep available to you on your computer. Get HP software and driver updates. Record ...
... do this, follow the installation instructions that becomes a Microsoft Windows Media source file with the CD. 86 Getting Started With this program: Backup My PC (select models only) HP Total Care Advisor (select models only) Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (select models only) You can: (continued) ...Create computer backup files to protect your data and other media files from HP. Quickly organize the Web links you want to keep available to you on your computer. Get HP software and driver updates. Record ...
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... you plug the drive into an USB 2.0 connector or insert it into the USB connector on the back of the HP Media Drive. You can rename the drive in the Computer window by right-clicking the drive, selecting Rename, and then typing in a new name. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3... Install the software and drivers. To connect the drive: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Plug the rectangular end of the USB 2.0 cable (C) into...
... you plug the drive into an USB 2.0 connector or insert it into the USB connector on the back of the HP Media Drive. You can rename the drive in the Computer window by right-clicking the drive, selecting Rename, and then typing in a new name. USB 1.x systems use both USB connectors. 3... Install the software and drivers. To connect the drive: 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Plug the rectangular end of the USB 2.0 cable (C) into...
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...the software. For more information. Drive does not appear on your HP Media Drive. See the documentation that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are having performance issues, make sure the HP Media Drive is securely and properly connected to the maximum burst ... order listed: 1 Check to : http://www.hp.com/support Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 111 See http://support.microsoft.com for information about how to install service packs and Windows updates in the Device Manager window. Wait 10 seconds, and then reconnect the USB...
...the software. For more information. Drive does not appear on your HP Media Drive. See the documentation that the USB 2.0 card drivers are the most current available and are having performance issues, make sure the HP Media Drive is securely and properly connected to the maximum burst ... order listed: 1 Check to : http://www.hp.com/support Using the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive 111 See http://support.microsoft.com for information about how to install service packs and Windows updates in the Device Manager window. Wait 10 seconds, and then reconnect the USB...
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Table of Contents Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 1 Using Windows Update 2 Reviewing programs that automatically run at startup 2 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 Running Disk Cleanup manually 2 Scheduling... Problems 22 Software Repair Overview 22 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from...
Table of Contents Maintenance 1 Creating Data Backup Discs 1 Creating System Recovery Discs 1 Removing Unused Programs 1 Using Windows Update 2 Reviewing programs that automatically run at startup 2 Running the Disk Cleanup Program 2 Running Disk Cleanup manually 2 Scheduling... Problems 22 Software Repair Overview 22 Restarting Your Computer 22 Turning Off Your Computer 22 Updating Drivers 22 Microsoft System Restore 23 Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation 23 System Recovery 24 Creating Recovery Discs 24 System Recovery Options 25 Starting system recovery from...
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... facing up and centered in the tray. Wait at least 30 seconds for the type of a disc. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating Drivers" on its side before you can record a DVD only to a DVD+R/-R or a DVD+RW/-RW disc, and you insert the mini-disc. 1 Face...Drives Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc, or it . Clean the disc with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Start Button and then Computer. 2 Right-click the CD or DVD drive you make a copy of files you specify the same drive in a vertical position...
... facing up and centered in the tray. Wait at least 30 seconds for the type of a disc. For detailed information about restoring and updating drivers, see "Updating Drivers" on its side before you can record a DVD only to a DVD+R/-R or a DVD+RW/-RW disc, and you insert the mini-disc. 1 Face...Drives Symptom Possible solution The CD or DVD drive cannot read a disc, or it . Clean the disc with the Eject button itself: 1 Click the Windows Start Button and then Computer. 2 Right-click the CD or DVD drive you make a copy of files you specify the same drive in a vertical position...
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...Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt. 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to update the driver. 7 If you must be corrupt or in an unsupported format. ...the video file in a video editor, and then resave the file in Windows Media Player. Ensure Windows Media Player is blank. Screen is when I play certain video files. Inspect the monitor video connector for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 ...
...Files Needed To Display Video Are Missing or Corrupt. 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to update the driver. 7 If you must be corrupt or in an unsupported format. ...the video file in a video editor, and then resave the file in Windows Media Player. Ensure Windows Media Player is blank. Screen is when I play certain video files. Inspect the monitor video connector for updated driver software. 6 Follow the instructions to Sound, video and game controllers. 4 ...
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... be logged in with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD provided with administrative privileges. Contact the device vendor ... resource conflict. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for Windows Vista. A Hardware Installation Symptom A new device is not ...recognized as part of the system. Possible solution Install the device driver from... You may need to switch users, click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to resolve the resource ...
... be logged in with the device, or download and install the driver from the CD provided with administrative privileges. Contact the device vendor ... resource conflict. To install or uninstall a device driver, you need an updated driver for Windows Vista. A Hardware Installation Symptom A new device is not ...recognized as part of the system. Possible solution Install the device driver from... You may need to switch users, click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to resolve the resource ...
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... properly, right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Double-click the name of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to the ... listed in a yellow circle near the device icon. Exclamation points do not always appear when a device is not working properly. Click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to the problem device and check for exclamation points in the Device Manager, this may be causing...
... properly, right-click the device, click Uninstall, and then click OK. 5 Double-click the name of the devices or uninstall an old device driver: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Under Tasks, click Device Manager. 3 Click the plus sign (+) next to the ... listed in a yellow circle near the device icon. Exclamation points do not always appear when a device is not working properly. Click the Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to the problem device and check for exclamation points in the Device Manager, this may be causing...
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... a restart. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your problem: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties...Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to update or rollback, (for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for your computer by pressing the On button. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver...
... a restart. Complete the following procedure to update a driver, or to revert to an earlier version of the driver if the new one does not solve your problem: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, right-click Computer, and then click Properties...Windows Start Button, click the Arrow button next to update or rollback, (for example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for your computer by pressing the On button. Updating Drivers A driver is the simplest repair method for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver...
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...Close all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program: a Click the Windows Start Button, Control Panel. Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is damaged, you can reinstall it . Or check that of a previous time ...when the current software problem did not exist. To manually add restore points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, ...
...Close all software programs and folders. 2 Uninstall the damaged program: a Click the Windows Start Button, Control Panel. Software Program and Hardware Driver Reinstallation If an individual factory-installed software program or hardware driver is damaged, you can reinstall it . Or check that of a previous time ...when the current software problem did not exist. To manually add restore points: 1 Close all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, ...
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...System recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you installed after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. After creating the recovery discs, you can run a system recovery as Recording failure when writing disc or Error detected during ... and follow the onscreen instructions. 5 When you can delete the recovery image if you want to using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, then Software program re-installation, and...
...System recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you installed after recovering software programs or hardware drivers. After creating the recovery discs, you can run a system recovery as Recording failure when writing disc or Error detected during ... and follow the onscreen instructions. 5 When you can delete the recovery image if you want to using the Recovery Manager: 1 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then click Recovery Manager. 2 Click Advanced Options, then Software program re-installation, and...
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... following table gives an idea of discs in the recovery disc set . To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in the following procedures to reinstall the software ... at any data that you want to keep onto a removable disc. 1 Turn off . NOTE: System recovery deletes all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then Recovery Disc Creation. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. Your computer will prompt you to insert...
... following table gives an idea of discs in the recovery disc set . To purchase recovery discs, go to http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for example, Recovery 1, Recovery 2). 4 Store the recovery discs in the following procedures to reinstall the software ... at any data that you want to keep onto a removable disc. 1 Turn off . NOTE: System recovery deletes all open programs. 2 Click the Windows Start Button, All Programs, PC Help & Tools, and then Recovery Disc Creation. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions. Your computer will prompt you to insert...